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Main Control Cover: Installation

  1. Inspect the transaxle main control cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.
    Fig 1: Locating Main Control Cover Seal
    G07429980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Inspect the 20-pin solenoid body connector seal and make sure the seal is on the solenoid body connector or a transmission fluid leak will occur resulting in transmission damage.
    NOTE: Install the studbolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  2. Install the main control cover and loosely install the 14 bolts.
    1. Bolt location
    2. Studbolt location
      Fig 2: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts And Studbolts Location
      G07429981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the main control cover bolts in the following sequence.

    Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

    Fig 3: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07429982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler assembly in place and install the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts.

    Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve And Nuts
    G07429983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the transaxle electrical connector and install the wiring harness fastener on the main control cover stud.
    Fig 5: Locating Main Control Cover Stud
    G07429984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube backing ring and seal for damage and install a new backing ring or seal if necessary. Lubricate the transmission fluid cooler tube seal with clean transmission fluid and install the backing ring and seal on the transmission fluid cooler tube.
    Fig 6: Identifying Seal And Backing Ring
    G07429985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

    Item Description
    1 Seal
    2 Backing ring
  7. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube in place and install a new transmission fluid cooler tube bolt.

    Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube And Bolt
    G07429986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the transmission fluid cooler tube fitting.

    Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fitting
    G07429987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and outlet pipe. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
  10. Fill with clean transmission fluid. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .
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